How to download WhatsApp stickers without losing your damn mind

WhatsApp stickers are the latest addition to the numerous new WhatsApp features that have been rolling out. The feature, launched last week in time for the festive season, has been doing the rounds among some users' WhatsApp chats ever since. But if you, like most others, haven't been able to view these stickers because you haven't updated to the 'latest version of WhatsApp', this is how the message might've appeared on your screen.

However, you don't have to break your head anymore over trying to figure out how to view and use these WhatsApp stickers on your phone - despite having updated to the latest version of the app (2.18 or above). Because we've done the groundwork for you. So, whether you are an Android user or an iOS user, here's how you can download and use WhatsApp stickers on your phone.

How to download WhatsApp stickers for Android and iOS

WhatsApp stickers consist of 12 packs featuring characters namely Salty, Cuppy, Komo, Fabulous, Banana, Biscuit and others. Users can choose to download all or pick their favorite ones. If you want more options, you can also download third-party stickers which are available on both the Play Store as well as the Apple Store. However, some of these stickers are free and some will need to be purchased. Meanwhile, here's how you can access WhatsApp stickers on your phone.

Step one: Ensure that your WhatsApp is updated to the latest version (2.18 or above).

Step two: Once you have updated the app, tap the emoji icon and then tap on the '+' icon next to the GIF icon.

Step three: You will be able to view the 12 pack of stickers that are available. You can select the stickers you like and download them. You can also tap on the heart icon beside the stickers you like best to save them as your favorites, separately. At the end of the stickers section, there is a 'Get more stickers' option which you can tap on to do just that. This will lead you to the App Store or the Play Store where you can check the list of sticker packs that your handset can support. You can then browse through the list of paid and free sticker packs from the list and download whichever you like. Additionally, you can also delete the stickers that you no longer want to use.

Step four: The stickers section on WhatsApp has three main icons -- star, heart and clock. The star icon marks your favorite stickers, the clock icon shows recently used stickers and the heart further subdivides these into four categories.